Group Discussion Guidelines

-         Respect the Talking Stick-one person speaking at a time, no interruptions, comments, questions etc. during check-in and first round of sharing on topic

-         Make I statements whenever possible

-         Use Active Listening

-         Respect confidentiality of shared information 

-         Avoid giving advice

o      May ask clarifying questions

o      Speaker may ask for advice

-         Share time so everyone who wishes to may speak

-         Encourage holding silences

 

Group Expectations

1.                        attend regularly

2.                       notify a member of the group if you must miss a session

3.                       arrive on time, close on time

4.                       be clear with each other about the quality of each member’s participation

5.                       participate in group decisions concerning format, shared meal, discussion topics, service activities

6.                       participate in service activities planned by the group